On September 16, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan, and civil society organizations, convened a roundtable titled “Progress and Recent Developments in Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights Protection in Uzbekistan,” UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The event reviewed Uzbekistan’s progress over the
In March last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave start to the construction of new power plants in Namangan region. On September 16, the first hydropower plant of the Naryn HPP cascade was put into operation. The development of renewable energy sources is determined as a strategic direction for ensuring sustainability of the national economy. In
In recent years, there has been growing interest among travelers in discovering new destinations and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. To diversify tourism offerings and increase the duration of tourist stays, a new program entitled “The Fergana–Batken Tourist Ring” has been developed under the “Journey to the Enclaves” initiative. The route includes attractions in both Uzbekistan and
Work on the establishment of protective forest plantations is ongoing in the regions of Uzbekistan. During the current year, 17 state forestry enterprises have established protective forest plantations covering a total area of 776 hectares. In particular, this work was carried out by the Andijan, Khorezm, Shurtan, Navoi, Navbahor, Akhangaran, and Kizirik state forestry enterprises,
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the team standings of the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, winning 7 gold (including three in women’s boxing), 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. The Uzbekistan team is second with 6 gold (all among men), 2 silver and 3 bronze medals, RFE/RL’s Azattyq Asia reported. Brothers from Kazakhstan —
The Ilkhom Theatre has opened the exhibition “The Body I Live In,” dedicated to its 50th anniversary. Supported financially by the European Union, the project presents Ilkhom as a living organism — one that feels, changes, and remembers, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reports. “The European Union is proud to be the
In recent years, Uzbekistan has witnessed a rapid increase in the number of motor vehicles. While in 2021 the country had 3.14 million registered cars, by 2025 their number had grown by 66%, reaching 5.2 million. This sharp rise is particularly evident in Tashkent, where the expanding vehicle fleet directly affects air quality and public
Work on the exploration and extraction project of the Toti-Maidan gas fields in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province has officially begun, TOLOnews reported. The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that the contract for this project has been signed with KAM Group and the Uzbek company Railcom for a period of twenty-five years. During the ceremony, the Afghan Deputy Prime
The Government of Uzbekistan and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held high-level talks to advance their strategic partnership, demonstrating deepening bilateral ties, marking key implementation milestones and identifying new avenues for cooperation. The partnership between AIIB and Uzbekistan has been strengthened by three milestones in recent weeks: the launch of a $1 billion multi-phased program
On September 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on the organization of a single population and agriculture census in Uzbekistan. The previous nationwide census was held back in 1989. According to the new law “On population census,” the population is subject to census at least once in 10 years and agriculture in every 5 years.
In the recent time, there is an increasing number of materials dedicated to Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan’s information space and social media. Such publications focus on political and economic reforms, social initiatives and achievements in Uzbekistan, forming a stable perception of this country as a dynamically developing state and an important player in regional processes. The
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company have signed a $51 million loan package to build the Nukus 2 Wind and Battery Energy Storage facility in Uzbekistan’s Qoraozak district in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The project will be implemented by ACWA Power Beruniy Wind FE LLC, which is fully owned by ACWA Power.
The volume of trade between Central Asian countries and the Gulf states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) reached $3.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 4.2 times since 2020, according to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Imports to Central Asian countries from the Gulf states accounted for 80% of
On September 8 in Tashkent, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino. The FIFA President congratulated the Uzbek leader and the people of Uzbekistan on the historic event – the Uzbek national football team reaching the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States.
On the eve of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on 7 September, an open dialogue titled “Clean Air, Healthy Citites and Climate Resilience” was held at Tashkent’s Central Eco Park. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, the International Public
On September 5, a telephone conversation was held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, according to the press service of the Uzbek president. President Trump
On September 4, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of measures for creating a value-added chain in agriculture. In the past years, the areas planted with cotton and grain have been reduced and reoriented towards food crops, 160 thousand hectares of new orchards and vineyards have been planted, and 1.5 thousand projects in the
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over mobile laboratory equipment to the Karakalpak Republican Center for Agricultural Services under the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan. This initiative enables farmers in the Aral Sea region to make science-based decisions and adapt to climate change, transforming the agricultural service system and enhancing farmers’ potential in one of
Late in August, a presentation of a new book of children’s author from Uzbekistan Elena Makarova took place in London as part of the Eurasian Literature Day. The event gathered authors and other creative persons from Europe and Asia thanks to the coordination of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London). Makarova, the winner of the Open
U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Ambassador Paolo Zampolli carried out a full slate of high-level meetings in Tashkent during his August 28–September 1 visit to Uzbekistan. On August 28, Ambassador Zampolli was received by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Ambassador Zampolli conveyed President Donald J. Trump’s sincere greetings and warm congratulations on
